Parking at Heathrow Airport

Book your ideal parking space at Heathrow Airport

The busiest airport in Europe, Heathrow sees almost 100 million passengers visit every year and operates 4 terminals which are supported by 11 on-site carparks. If you’re paying this travel hub a visit the key is planning and Looking4 have a couple of tips to help you prepare by making sure you find the right parking for your vehicle.

Parking at Heathrow

While there are free drop-off points, there are no dedicated pick-up areas at Heathrow Airport, however, the airport recommends that visitors book a space in the on-site short-stay parking which is situated directly in front of each terminal’s entrance. If you want to avoid the charges of the short-stay carpark, you can pick-up your passengers in the long-stay carpark which offers 2 hours of free parking.

Although it can be costly, short-stay parking at Heathrow is ideal for picking-up or dropping-off family and friends. Each short-start carpark is near a terminal entrance and they all feature regular security. If you’re planning to leave your car at the airport for longer than 24 hours, it’s recommended that you consider long-term parking which will be much more cost effective.

Heathrow offers secure, affordable long-stay parking with frequent patrols and 24-hour CCTV coverage. There are several different carparks but each plays host to regular shuttle services which will take you to and from each terminal in minutes. If you’re flying from Terminal 5 then you can also use the award-winning pod parking service, which will take you from your vehicle to the terminal in around 4 minutes.

Heathrow offer both Meet & Greet and valet parking services. Both require pre-booking beforehand and that you meet a trained valet to hand over your keys on the day. The valet service can include a full car care package, with a wash, wax and more for your vehicle. No matter which service you choose pick-up is simple as all you have to do is notify the valet when you’re leaving the airport and they’ll have it ready for you in an agreed location near the terminal doors.

If you are struggling to find the correct terminal for your flight you can find it by locating your airline on the lists below (note that Terminal 1 is now inactive at Heathrow):

Terminal 2:

Aegean Airlines

Aer Lingus

Air Canada

Air China

Air New Zealand

Asiana Airlines

Austrian Airlines

Avianca

Brussels Airlines

Croatia Airlines

Egyptair

Ethiopian Airways

EVA Air

Germanwings

LOT Polish Airlines

Lufthansa

SAS – Scandinavian Airlines

Singapore Airlines

South African Airways

Swiss International Airlines

TAP Portugal

Thai Airways

Turkish Airlines

United Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Little Red

Terminal 3:

American Airlines

British Airways

Cathay Pacific

Delta Airlines

Emirates

Finnair

Iran Air

Japan Airlines

MEA Middle East Airlines

Oman Air

Pakistan International Airlines

Qantas

Royal Jordanian

Sri Lankan Airlines

Turkmenistan Airlines

US Airways

Virgin Atlantic

Vueling

Terminal 4:

Aeroflot

Aeromexico

Air Algerie

Air Astana

Air France

Air India

Air Malta

Air Mauritius

Air Serbia

Alitalia

ANA

Arik Air

Azerbaijan Airlines

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Bulgaria Air

China Eastern Airlines

China Southern

Delta Airlines

Etihad Airways

Gulf Air

Jet Airways

Kenya Airways

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Korean Air

Kuwait Airways

Libyan Arab Airlines

Malaysia Airlines System

Philippine Airlines

Qatar Airways

Royal Air Maroc

Royal Brunei Airlines

Saudia

Tarom

Transaero

Tunisair

Uzbekistan Airways

Terminal 5:

British Airways

Iberia

Iberia Express

With the vast numbers of passengers passing through Heathrow, it’s nearly impossible to get the space you want on your day of travel. Prices can be steep for those who pay on the day and so it’s strongly recommended that you pre-book your parking to guarantee the space you want at a reasonable price.

Arrive early: The four terminals see up to 207,000 daily visitors, which can make it very difficult to get through security quickly. Heathrow Airport recommends that you arrive at least 2 hours 30 minutes before your departure, to avoid getting caught in the congestion.

Special Events: Heathrow often hosts special festivals and events so it’s a good idea to check to see if there is anything happening on your day of travel, this can be a great way to keep the kids entertained and start your holiday a little earlier.

Check your vehicle: Many of the carparks have low ceilings, especially Terminal 4’s multi-storey carpark which has a maximum height of 2m, so make sure to check where you’re parking and be sure that your car will easily fit.